Check out these fun items we received recently.  First up, the super fun Fujifilm Instax Camera, which provides photographers with little instant photo jewels.  Photojojo was kind enough to be our sponsor at last month’s PUG meeting, and we gave away a FujiFilm Instax camera as the door prize.  The lucky winner was Robert Kaussner (aka very talented wedding photographer in the Ithaca area).  He did a lovely post about the meeting and his prize on his blog.  Be sure to leave Robert a comment on his blog… us photographers love it when our readers leave comments… hint, hint.

Let me back up for a minute.  Look how cute their packaging is… note the little plastic dinosaur that came with the camera.  Just a fun little perk for shopping with Photojojo…

Beth and I had so much fun taking it out for a test spin photographing some spring blossoms.  Here is a snap of I took of Beth with the Fuji Instax…We found another great find at Photojojo which is the perfect compliment to these cute little instant photos.  Photo Hangers!  Yep, we found them at Photojojo too!  These could be the perfect item to use in a DIY table card display or about a million other clever ideas for those talented DIY brides out there.

Thanks again Photojojo… you’re awesome!

When properly done, an album will tell your story.  You can pull it off a shelf, and instantly relive those memories all over again.   Photos in a box randomly tucked away often get lost or damaged.  A slide show on dvd and/or a video will tell your story, but who knows when technology will change, making that dvd/video obsolete?  And really, isn’t it just sooooo much better sharing on the couch, rather than having everyone crowd around the computer?   Wedding albums often become one’s most treasured heirloom.

I always tell my wedding clients… after the cake is eaten, the flowers wilt, your guests go home, and the dress is packed away, the photos remain ever vigilant in telling your story.

As luck should have it my newest sample album has just arrived, so I took some photos to help illustrate this important message to you.  Allow me to introduce you to the Photobook Plus.  My sample features a leather spine and back, combined with a photo cover (but it also has three other cover options, and loads of leather colors and textures to choose from).  Is it wrong to use the word yummy here?  How about gaga?  Yes, I’m definitely gaga for this album from Megan and Ernie’s beautiful Santa Barbara wedding…

This is a 12 x 12 inch album, but it also comes in 10×10, with a variety of cover choices. By the way, all of my wedding clients are now eligible for a free album design.

When I showed this album to a new client, she commented on nicely it opens up, so you can actually see the whole spread.  I, of course, totally agree with her!

Since I always photograph both in color and black & white, I love finding the perfect balance of these images when creating an album design.  Also, playing with size and isolating certain images, really allows me to highlight key moments of the story.  Check out this gorgeous panoramic from Megan and Ernie’s ceremony.   Loving it…

On a side note, could there be a more beautiful setting for this vintage Rolls Royce?  How many times can I say I love this?  Apparently, it’s a lot, because I love, love, love every page of this album…

Oh and if you are one of my portrait clients… look out because I’ll be posting some super fun sample albums for you in the near future.

I’ll have some more senior portrait fun on the blog this week.  Yes, I’m talking to you Chloe.  Anthony too.

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Attention Parents…. I’m very excited that I can now offer you press printed senior announcement and invitations cards.

I have five great templates, with customizable text.  Here are a few examples:

I adore the stone colored linen spine juxtaposed with this cover image.







I absolutely love photographing weddings at the Skirball Cultural Center; and I’m hoping to book more weddings there this year. Just look at this stunning elegance.

Okay, so that most likely qualifies as more than a glance. What can I say? I love to share my work. Want to see the whole kit and kaboodle? Take a gander at this preview option with Couture Book. A big thank you to Margaret and David (the beautiful couple)!

So when I received my new wedding portfolio, I was over the moon! I think it turned out so beautiful! It is the Modern Book offered through Pictage.com. In case you don’t know, Pictage is the awesome online gallery and lab, where my clients place all of their print and album orders.

Loving this hardback cover, with ImageWrap.

I love all the different layout options. Good use of different layouts throughout the book, keeps the story flowing. Keep in mind, I always offer free album design service to my clients.